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S888 XKJ

2005 Jaguar XK8

Green Petrol 4196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,933 mi
Last recorded90,933 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Jaguar XK853,601 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS888 XKJ
MakeJaguar
ModelXK8
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,196cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 90,933 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 90,933 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 90,130 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 89,309 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 87,844 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 86,635 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 86,431 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 86,203 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 85,543 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 80,323 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracks in the tread

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Offside Front tyre has slight cracks in the tread

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 22 Aug 2016 80,323 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracks in the tread

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Offside Front tyre has slight cracks in the tread

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2015 74,790 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 70,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Pass 11 May 2012 58,889 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 58,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,875 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 39,403 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front registration plate slightly wetherd

Pass 16 Apr 2008 27,662 miles

How Reliable is the Jaguar XK8?

Based on 236,376 MOT tests across 12,687 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
1,961
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,041
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,072
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 3,307
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,238
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault 2,953
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S888 XKJ is a 2005 Jaguar XK8 in Green with a 4,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Jaguar XK8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 53,601 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Jaguar XK8 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,041 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S888 XKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar XK8 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Jaguar XK8 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S888 XKJ registered?

S888 XKJ is a 2005 Jaguar XK8, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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